by Sara Potecha | Mar 11, 2023 | Blog, Resilience
Chaparral Complex The summer sun bore down on my shoulders as we left the main channel and entered our cove. As we approach our dock slowly, I can feel the sweat running down my back; I dread what comes next. “Turn here!” he shouts over the sound of the...
by Sara Potecha | Feb 4, 2023 | Blog
In my last blog, “Paths, Puzzles and Purpose,” I asserted that even when we feel “lost,” we can get back on track when we are clear about our calling. In today’s blog, I want to augment that line of reasoning by helping you refine your...
by Sara Potecha | Jan 7, 2023 | Blog, Leadership, Personal Growth, Resilience
Paths, Puzzles, and Purpose “Go down roads that don’t lead anywhere, immediately.” – Malcolm Gladwell On a perfect fall day with blue skies, ambient temperatures, and vibrant fall foliage, my husband Reed, our golden doodle, Chessie, and I...
by Sara Potecha | Dec 7, 2022 | Blog, Character, Leadership, Media, Personal Growth, Resilience
It began with a closing coaching call with Kyra Pagan, a mentee of a coach’s dream – open, humble, and eager to learn. As a coach for over 25 years, I have encountered some challenging clients. Some think negatively and complain, yet are unwilling to do...
by Sara Potecha | Nov 10, 2021 | Blog
Kyle Stoeckli lived next door. I saw him grow from a sweet, always smiling young boy into a man and young warrior. As he grew, he proved to be kind, helpful, and earnest. As a single working Mom at the time, Kyle helped with my yard work and some occasional odd jobs....
by Sara Potecha | Nov 2, 2020 | Blog, Character, Leadership, Personal Growth, Resilience
When I was a little girl in elementary school, I hated being asked to line up by height. I was always the shortest in the class. Lining up by stature always made me feel small and insignificant. I would complain to my mom, “Why did I have to be so short?” My mom had...